Homes and property news
New swing bridge installed as major milestone reached for Wichelstowe canal
A significant new chapter in the ongoing restoration of the Wilts & Berks Canal has been marked with the installation of a new swing bridge at Wichelstowe.
Published: Monday, 13th July 2026-
Councillors to hear that tenants say housing service is improving
Tenants living in the 10,383 homes owned by Swindon Borough Council are reporting improving satisfaction with housing services.
Published: Tuesday, 30th June 2026 -
Highworth golf course proposals will not be considered in July
A report on the future of the former Highworth golf course, which had been scheduled for consideration by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet on 1 July, will now be brought forward at a later date.
Published: Thursday, 18th June 2026 -
Multi-million pound rollout of energy-efficient measures to council homes progresses
Hundreds of council homes across Swindon are benefiting from major energy‑efficiency improvements as part of an ongoing £48m investment programme designed to help tenants reduce their energy bills.
Published: Friday, 20th March 2026 -
New facilities for Travellers ready to open
New and improved facilities for the Travelling community have been completed in Chiseldon, which it is hoped will minimise the number of illegal encampments across the Borough.
Published: Thursday, 5th March 2026 -
Majority of tenants support being moved from aging high rise blocks
Proposals to decommission six of Swindon Borough Council’s high‑rise residential blocks and rehouse tenants in alternative accommodation will be considered by Cabinet next week (4 March).
Published: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 -
New retail spaces ready to open at historic Carriage Works
As part of the work to bring Swindon’s historic Carriage Works back to life, three commercial units are ready to open.
Published: Thursday, 5th February 2026 -
More tenants to benefit from home energy efficiency improvements
Council tenants living in Stratton and Highworth will benefit from greener and more comfortable homes, thanks to a £6.5m programme of energy efficiency improvements.
Published: Wednesday, 17th December 2025 -
Residents move into their new fully adapted homes in Moredon
Eight brand-new accessible bungalows in Ventnor Close, Moredon, are now complete with the first tenants set to move in.
Published: Wednesday, 10th December 2025 -
Plan approved to improve council homes and services for tenants
A new plan to improve council homes and services for tenants was approved at a meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet last night (03 December).
Published: Thursday, 4th December 2025 -
Tenants benefit from greener, cheaper and easier to warm homes as energy efficiency programme rolls out
Energy efficiency improvements including upgraded boilers, doors and windows are being rolled out to hundreds of council homes as part of a £30m five-year programme.
Published: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 -
First wave of Park South homes benefit from energy improvements programme
More than a hundred council tenants living in Park South will benefit from more comfortable and energy efficient homes, as the first phase of a council retrofit programme nears completion.
Published: Friday, 24th October 2025 -
Solar Together deadline fast approaching
Local people have just a few days left to register their interest in a solar power group-buying scheme which has helped more than 600 Swindon residents save money on their energy bills.
Published: Tuesday, 26th August 2025 -
New accessible bungalows in Walcot welcome first residents
Three new accessible bungalows in Ashley Close, Walcot, have been officially opened as the first residents prepare to move in.
Published: Thursday, 14th August 2025 -
Five-year business plan to provide fresh impetus for Council’s housing company
A company set up by Swindon Borough Council to build homes in order to boost the local authority’s finances could be given a new lease of life.
Published: Monday, 7th July 2025 -
Proposal to buy 66 brand-new council homes to be discussed by Cabinet
Swindon’s council housing stock could receive a boost, if councillors agree to buy 66 brand-new homes for tenants.
Published: Thursday, 3rd July 2025 -
Local residents nail it with new DIY skills
Local residents have completed a six-week course, giving them new skills and confidence to carry out basic DIY tasks in their homes.
Published: Thursday, 5th June 2025 -
Tenants invited to talk to the Council
Tenants in council-owned properties are being invited to speak to senior councillors at four dedicated engagement sessions next week.
Published: Tuesday, 3rd June 2025 -
Response to Regulator of Social Housing Regulatory Judgement
Swindon Borough Council has reaffirmed its determination to improve housing services to tenants following the judgement published today (14 May) by the Regulator of Social Housing.
Published: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 -
Council-owned homes to receive fire and smoke alarm upgrades
Council tenants are set to benefit from enhanced safety measures thanks to the installation of new alarms and sensors in their homes.
Published: Thursday, 13th March 2025 -
Hundreds of council houses to receive £30m worth of energy efficiency improvements
Work is underway to deliver £30m of energy efficiency improvements to hundreds of Council-owned homes across Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 11th March 2025 -
Residents to hammer down on home improvements with new Council-run library
It is now possible for people in Swindon to borrow DIY and gardening equipment thanks to a new library offered by Swindon Borough Council’s Housing team.
Published: Tuesday, 18th February 2025 -
Next phase of multi-million pound Oakfield regeneration to get underway
Sixteen high-quality zero carbon accessible homes have been earmarked for a derelict portion of land on the former Oakfield campus in Marlowe Avenue.
Published: Friday, 14th February 2025 -
Cabinet asked to approve £250m investment in council’s housing stock
Plans to invest more than £250m to raise the standard of council housing for families across Swindon are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (12 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 6th February 2025 -
Housing team visits more than 180 ‘hidden’ tenants to offer support
Visiting housing tenants to ask open questions and generate meaningful conversations is the focus of a new intervention initiative by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025 -
Housing services inspection underway after Council’s self-referral
Swindon’s council housing services are being inspected by the independent regulator after the Borough Council sought advice on how it is performing against new regulatory standards.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2024 -
Park South homes to benefit from £6m energy improvements programme
More than 100 Swindon Borough Council-owned properties in Park South will be made more energy efficient as part of a £6m investment project.
Published: Monday, 25th November 2024 -
Adapted bungalows in Moredon and Walcot progressing to plan
Ongoing work to build new fully adapted in bungalows in both Moredon and Walcot is progressing well.
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2024 -
Homeline duo receive top award for saving life of resident
Two Swindon Borough Council employees have been presented with bronze medals from the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire after saving someone’s life last year.
Published: Friday, 6th September 2024 -
Work to start on next phase of landmark Swindon development
Work is set to start on the next phase of Wichelstowe, Swindon’s landmark new housing development, which will deliver thousands of much-needed new homes over the next 15 years.
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2024 -
More adapted bungalows being built in Moredon
A further eight homes are being built in Moredon to support people with disabilities or those who require live-in care.
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2024
